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30 Gemini VSCO Photo Prompts for Faded Film and Cafe Light

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload a clear selfie as [YOUR PHOTO], paste a prompt into Gemini (Nano Banana). VSCO: faded film, cafe, beach. Your face stays. No fake preset names on the image.

In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

By Louis Corneloup · Founder, Techpresso

Last updated September 11, 2026·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Grade

5 prompts

Fade Vs

1/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO faded-film still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO faded-film still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Fade. Skin true.

Warm Vs

2/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO warm still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO warm still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Warm. Face mine.

Cool Vs

3/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO cool still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO cool still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Cool. Face true.

Soft Vs

4/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO soft still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO soft still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Soft. Eyes open.

Grain Vs

5/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO grain from [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO grain from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Grain. Face recovered.

Place

5 prompts

Cafe Vs

6/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO cafe still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO cafe still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Cafe. Face keyed.

Beach Vs

7/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO beach still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO beach still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Beach. Face recovered.

Street Vs

8/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO street still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO street still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Street. Face mine.

Park Vs

9/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO park still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO park still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Park. Face sharp.

Room Vs

10/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO room still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO room still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Room. Face true.

People

5 prompts

Couple Vs

11/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into people in [YOUR PHOTO] in a VSCO cafe. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: people in [YOUR PHOTO] in a VSCO cafe. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Two faces.

Friends Vs

12/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into the group in [YOUR PHOTO] on a beach. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: the group in [YOUR PHOTO] on a beach. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep every real face.

No Extra Vs

13/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Invent nobody.

Kids Vs

14/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into kids in [YOUR PHOTO] in a VSCO park, real ages. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: kids in [YOUR PHOTO] in a VSCO park, real ages. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Do not age kids.

Pet Vs

15/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into the pet in [YOUR PHOTO] kept if present. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: the pet in [YOUR PHOTO] kept if present. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep the real pet only.

Clothes

5 prompts

Knit Vs

16/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO knit from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO knit from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Knit. Face true.

Denim Vs

17/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO denim from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO denim from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Denim. Face mine.

Hair Off Vs

18/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with hair off the eyes. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with hair off the eyes. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Eyes open.

No Logo Vs

19/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no readable brands. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no readable brands. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: No logos.

Simple Vs

20/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO simple tee from [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO simple tee from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Tee. Face sharp.

Crop

5 prompts

Four Five Vs

21/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO 4:5 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO 4:5 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 4:5

Square Vs

22/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO square of [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO square of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 1:1

Wide Vs

23/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 3:2

Story Vs

24/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 9:16

Print Vs

25/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO print of [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO print of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 4:5

Fixes

5 prompts

Selfie to Vsco

26/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a full VSCO cafe still. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a full VSCO cafe still. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Replace the snap once the face is unchanged.

No Preset Text

27/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no preset name. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no preset name. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: No text.

Skin True Vs

28/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: No plastic.

Body Lock Vs

29/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real body. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO portrait: a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real body. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. VSCO mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: No slim.

No Extra Vs2

30/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a VSCO still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

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Pro tip: Invent nobody.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every prompt tells Gemini to keep your exact face, likeness and identity unchanged while restyling hair, wardrobe, backdrop, and the VSCO treatment. Upload a clear photo and review the result, since AI can drift on small details.

Use Google Gemini with image generation (Nano Banana). Attach your photo, paste a prompt, and generate. Face lock is strongest on a sharp, front-facing selfie.

A clear, front-facing photo where your face is easy to see works best. For full-outfit or hair restyling, a half or full-body shot gives the model more to work with.

The prompts are free to copy. Generating the picture needs Gemini (Nano Banana), usually free with limits and more generous on a paid plan.

Yes. Most prompts ask for a 4:5 portrait that crops cleanly for Instagram, a dating app, or a print. Generate at the ratio you will actually use rather than cropping a mismatch later.

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